Bacon Caesar Salad
A vibrant Caesar salad enhanced with crispy air fried bacon and a creamy tahini dressing, delivering a unique twist on the classic with rich flavors and textures.
Ingredients
| Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 4 slices | |
| 3 cups | ½-inch cubed ciabatta bread (about ¼ loaf of ciabatta) |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Garlic powder |
| 2 medium | Heads of romaine lettuce, roughly chopped |
| 2 Tablespoons | Grated parmesan cheese |
| 1/4 cup | Greek yogurt (for dressing) |
| 2 Tablespoons | Grated parmesan cheese (for dressing) |
| 1 Tablespoon | Lemon juice (for dressing) |
| 1 Tablespoon | Tahini (for dressing) |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Anchovy paste (for dressing) |
| 1 small | Garlic clove, grated (for dressing) |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Salt for dressing) |
Share Recipe
Directions
-
Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
-
Line the very bottom of the air fryer basket with foil for easy cleanup. Add the bacon and cook for 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Pour the grease into a small bowl.
-
Add the cubed bread to a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease. Discard the rest. Toss the bread cubes in the grease until coated. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Toss to combine. Pour the bread into the air fryer basket. Cook the croutons at 350°F for 5 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and toasted.
-
While the croutons cook, make the dressing. Whisk the Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese lemon juice, tahini, anchovy paste, garlic and salt together in the same large bowl you tossed the bread cubes in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
-
To assemble. Add the chopped lettuce to bowl with the dressing. Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and add to the lettuce and dressing. Add the croutons and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Garnish with extra parmesan if desired.
Share Recipe
Find jones near you It’s breakfast time somewhere
Ratings and Reviews
More Bacon Recipes
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Ramen
Crispy bacon and fried potatoes add excellent texture to this flavor-packed breakfast ramen. Top with a fried egg and serve with chopsticks.
Breakfast Pizza with Hash Brown Crust
Hash browns are combined with bacon drippings in this flavorful pizza crust. Topped with eggs, cheese, bacon and sausage, it’s sure to become a favorite.
Bacon Bloody Mary with a Waffle Grilled Cheese
Bacon infused vodka is the key to this smoky beverage that’s served with a savory waffle grilled cheese. Perfect for brunch or watching the big game.
Goat Cheese and Bacon Breakfast Flatbreads
It doesn’t get easier—or more delicious—than these breakfast flatbreads. Goat cheese, basil, eggs and Jones bacon and ham top a flaky crescent roll crust.